Nikon S02 vs Sony TX30

Here, we are contrasting the Nikon S02 vs Sony TX30, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the S02 (13MP) and TX30 (18MP) and the S02 (1/3") and TX30 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The S02 was brought out 2 months after the TX30 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the S02 matches up versus the TX30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S02 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S02 Gallery and Sony TX30 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S02 has external dimensions of 77mm x 51mm x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) while the Sony TX30 has proportions of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the S02 compared to the TX30.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S02 and TX30 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S02 and TX30.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S02 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF harder and the Sony TX30 will deliver more detail having its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively.